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Mazda Mazda6 (2012) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda Mazda6 and 2011 Mazda RX-8 specs.

2012 Mazda Mazda6 and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2011  
Model Mazda Mazda6 Mazda RX-8  
Engine 3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
272 hp@6250
269 lb-ft@4250
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 106.4 in 3.4 in
Length 193.7 in 175.6 in 18.1 in
Width 72.4 in 69.7 in 2.7 in
Height 57.9 in 52.8 in 5.1 in
Curb Weight 3547 lb. 3094 lb. 453 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 15.9 gal. 2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 38.2 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.3 in 54.8 in 2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.1 in 53.3 in 1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.5 in 42.7 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 36.8 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 54.9 in 1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.9 in 48.1 in 7.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 32.2 in 5.8 in
Total Legroom 80.5 in (over 2 rows) 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 5.6 in
Cargo Volume 16.6 ft3 7.6 ft3 9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda6

2012 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda RX-8

2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2
6-speed manual RWD
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review
 
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